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Dartmouth researchers create new nano switch (PhysOrg)
(PhysOrg.com) — Dartmouth researcher Ivan Aprahamian and his team have developed a new molecular switch that changes its configuration as a function of the pH of the environment. This discovery might someday help lead to targeted drug delivery systems, molecular-level data storage, and molecular electronics - all important objectives in nanotechnology. (more…) Related items Carbon Nanotube Speakers... »
Nanotechnology sparks energy storage on paper and cloth (Stanford Report)
Stanford researcher Yi Cui and his team are re-conceptualizing batteries using nanotechnology. (read here…) Related items Nanotechnology sparks energy storage on paper and cloth (EurekAlert!) Nanotubes, Ink, And Paper Make Instant Battery (redOrbit) Nanotech used to build batteries out of paper (Computerworld) How to turn paper into an instant battery (New Kerala) At Stanford, nanotubes + ink + paper = equal... »
Nanotechnology In The Fight Against Cancer (Medical News Today)
A world-renowned medical researcher discusses the key role that nanotechnology has begun to play in the detection and treatment of cancer in an article that will appear in the March 2010 edition of Mechanical Engineering magazine. Mauro Ferrari, Ph.D., explains how advanced nanotech-based therapeutic agents possess characteristics that can effectively exploit the unique mechanical... »
Nanotech Discovery May Green Chemical Manufacturing (redOrbit)
McGill researcher develops eco-friendly nanocatalystA new nanotech catalyst developed by McGill University Chemists Chao-Jun Li, Audrey Moores and their colleagues offers industry an opportunity to reduce the use of expensive and toxic heavy metals. (read on…) Related items Nanotech Discovery May Green Chemical Manufacturing (ChemicalOnline) Nanotech discovery may green chemical manufacturing (EurekAlert!) Nanotech catalyst may green chemical manufacturing (MalaysiaNews.net) Nanotech... »
UC work may lead to better bug spray (The Desert Sun)
A process developed by a UC Riverside researcher to keep mosquitoes and other insects at bay might be turned into a commercial product, university officials said Monday. (read here…) Related items Alfredo A. Martinez-Morales Named to Lead Solar Research Initiative (UC Riverside) Nanotechnology sparks energy storage on paper and cloth (Stanford Report) Carbon semiconductors clear CMOS hurdle (EETimes) Single-Step Doping... »
